Sewing & Quilting: Infant, Simplicity
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Sewing Machine
Asked by M.M. from San Diego
on November 28, 2007
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I've decided I wanted to finally get a sewing machine. The last one I've ever seen used was by my Mom years & years ago & she no longer has it. I've seen the new one...
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- I tend to like Singers. If you can afford the ones with the automatic designs, you will be much happier. As you do more sewing you will enjoy the preset designs. ...
- If your not trying to be a professional seamstress then go for something affordable. I have a brother which I got from Wal-mart. This is my second brother and prior to...
- I am a big fan of the Pfaff. I had one for 22 years and just upgraded to the new model last year. I never had a problem with it and it's easy to use. I bought my la...
Moms Who Sew, with Skill...
Asked by D.F. from Raleigh
on May 21, 2011
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In my never-ending quest to find a way to make enough money to be able to stay home with my children, I am now thinking about sewing. The major problem with this idea ...
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- There is a difference between sewing for yourself and sewing for others. When someone chooses to buy a handcrafted item, they do it because they want something unique...
- If you have never sewed before then it will take you a lot of time and practice to get good enough to sell your stuff. I learned to hand sew as a child and use the ma...
- My sister is a master seamstress and has a shop on etsy. She spends just about every waking moment sewing. She has a room full of fabric that she uses regularly. She...
Sewing American Girl Clothes
Asked by B.D. from Pittsburgh
on March 13, 2012
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"Sew" anyone out there sew clothes for their daughter's American Girl doll? My daughter and I took a class and now I have been bitten by the sewing bug. The class wa...
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- A few more comments to add- If you go to Joann's or another fabric store and look at the pattern books, take note of how many pieces are required to make the garment. ...
- If you don't have a basic pattern for the doll, look for one that you can alter or add to so that you can make matching outfits. I suggest that they won't have to be ...
- It seems the major pattern companies all have patterns that fit the American Girl Dolls. Watch for sales and get some you can change up a bit with different trims and...
Looking for Baby Patterns for Sewing.
Asked by R.A. from Boise
on April 20, 2007
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Strange request, I know. My mother passed to me her legacy of sewing and i just got a sewing machine for my 27th birthday.
I am looking for some cute sewing patterns ...
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- I sew all the time. You know what the best thing I have for a suggestion is that Hancock fabric, Joannes, and Hobby Lobby in my area constantly have 99 cent pattern sa...
- Boy, that's a toughy. I would look at fantasy costumes. Walmart has some great flannel material and lots of patterns. What kind of fantacy does she like? Good luck.
- I am short of time right now, but I use a bit of a couple of different patterns and put them together. Try purchasing a Christening pattern, and perhaps adding a "cola...
Help with Infant Carrier!
Asked by H.B. from Evansville
on September 22, 2008
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Oka, with my first child I purchased the Evenflo Snugle Comfort Vent soft carrier. I carried him around in this all the time. Never any problems. My 4 month old is ...
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- I haven't used this, but I plan on purchasing one. It's called a sleepy wrap - here's the website (http://www.sleepywrap.com/index.php?page=home). It's just a strip ...
- My kids and I both hated the sling - they were never comfortable in it. With my second one I loved the Hip Hammock. The baby sits just like you would naturally carry...
- H., I have used and still use both the Eddie Bauer front pack carrier as well as a Moby Wrap with my second son who is 8 months old. He loves them both as do I. I h...
Best Baby Shower Gift You Received
Asked by J.B. from San Antonio
on October 11, 2008
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I am invited to a baby shower for a woman who's first child goes to school and after-school care with my own children. Her first son is six and she is pregnant again ...
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- I don't know how soon you need a gift, but I ran across something called a "mommy pot by gail" it is a short flower vase, perfect for the flowers that the kids pick. ...
- my standard gift to moms is a spoon, baby hangers and electrical plug covers. These are necessary items and cost maybe $10 -$12. Go to the Dollar Tree for gift wrap an...
- Okay, so I had a baby 5 months ago, and there were two really cute ideas I got, one was a blanket cake, she used cloth diapers and bought two blankets that matched our...
Hamdmade Gifts
Asked by K.L. from Savannah
on November 6, 2011
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My husband and I would like to make some of our Christmas gifts for the family, but our brains are not giving us any good ideas. So far, we were thinking of aprons, s...
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- For the 6 year old girl & 18 mths girls. You can make head bands out of fabric with flowers on them. Saw this last weekend. They are kinda thick and she sews the le...
- What about scrapbook or picture collage? You have a big family so I'm sure the kids would enjoy picking out pictures of themselves. Also, they can decorate picture fra...
- What about throw blankets that you don't have to sew. You cut strips all along the two edges and tie the two together. Look up no sew blankets.
Maternity and Nursing Patterns
Asked by L.B. from Mobile
on July 19, 2008
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My daughter is expecting her 5th baby in February. I want to make her some new maternity tops or dresses. Any suggestions of patterns would be welcome.
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- If you buy on ebay the prices are very cheap. http://crafts.search.ebay.com/maternity-patterns_Sewing-Fabric_W0QQcatrefZC12QQfromZR40QQsacatZ160737
- Wow, a mama who sews! What a blessing for your daughter : ) I don't have any patterns, but I do have some full dresses that you might use as a pattern to copy if you c...
- I made a few things for myself when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now two. I used Simplicity, McCalls and Butterick patterns. They work pretty good, but I nee...
Best Sling
Asked by E.D. from Great Falls
on August 8, 2008
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I would like to get advice about the best sling out there. I do own a Maya-wrap which I don't find very "user-friendly". I have watched the video a thousand times and ...
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- I am not sure if you are completely sold on a sling, but I had alot of luck with my Hotsling - just put the sling over your sholder and instert the baby. The down sid...
- Hug-a-monkey slings are the best I ever tried! And I shopped around before I got one. They are light-weight, made or organic cotton, super easy to put on. They open up...
- www.b-sling.blogspot.com they are really cute and super comfortable just $40 good luck
New Modern Cloth Diapers - So Many Choices! Any Success Stories?
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on September 29, 2010
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I'm about to have my 6th baby and I should have this diaper thing down, right?! :) Well, I keep seeing all these ads for the new modern cloth diapers and I'm curious...
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- Cloth diapering is super super easy. I've got two recent blog entries reviewing my experience during the first 10 lbs and now using them at daycare. They are here ...
- I recommend trying on of the sampler packages. This will give you an idea of the options and which ones you like. Or, buy a couple of kinds off of one of the used sit...
- Congrats on your 6th baby! We're expecting our 4th in January. We switched to cloth diapers when our second child was born, because we had two in diapers at that poi...
